Name: Tournament Of Champions
Price: 20.93 NZD
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Author: Tim Probert
ISBN: 9781250158437

Type

Physical Book

Author

Phil Bildner

Illustrated by

Tim Probert

Publisher

Square Fish

Language

English

Pages

272

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.1 x 13.0 x 2.0 cm

Weight

0.23 kg.

ISBN13

9781250158437

Synopsis "Tournament Of Champions "

The third book in a fun, illustrated middle-grade series about friendship, school, and basketball.It's spring of their fifth-grade year and Rip and Red have a thrilling opportunity to participate in a weekend basketball tournament with a few other members of Clifton United. While the tournament is only a short bus ride away, both boys will travel outside their comfort zones. Ultra-competitive Rip must play on a team with kids he doesn't like. But he faces an even bigger hurdle when someone from his past returns, someone he hasn't seen in years, someone who just may derail the entire weekend. As for Red, because of his autism spectrum disorder, he's never traveled anywhere without his mother. Will he muster the courage to take the trip? Fortunately for both boys, also on the team is an unlikely addition, a source of inspiration who helps everyone discover the true meaning of the word champion. Tournament of Champions by Phil Bildner, with illustrations by Tim Probert, is a fun, fast-paced, and diverse middle grade novel perfect for reluctant readers and sports fans. Read all of the Rip and Red series: A Whole New BallgameRookie of the YearTournament of ChampionsMost Valuable Players Praise for Rookie of the Year: "This fast, fun read featuring characters who love books as much as basketball will appeal to sports fans and nonathletes alike." --School Library Journal "A diverse cast of characters highlights this good-natured, high-spirited slice of life." --Kirkus Reviews Praise for A Whole New Ballgame: "The book depicts the evolution of a group of fifth graders who learn a lot, grow a lot, and help one another . . . The charming and diverse characters [are] pure fun with a lot of heart." --School Library Journal "If the students are inspiring, so is [their teacher] Mr. Acevedo, who risks his job to do such radical things as reading aloud and encouraging free reading. (He's supposed to be preparing the kids to take tests!) Probert's cartoonish illustrations lend energy and personality to the likable cast of characters." --Kirkus Reviews "This warm slice-of-life novel from Bildner engages and entertains . . . Probert's energetic illustrations match the positive exuberance of the story." --Publishers Weekly "With its energetic and authentic story and artwork, this is a fresh, fun book about school, sports, and friendship." --Children's Book Council

Tim Probert

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Tim Probert es un ilustrador, escritor y director de animación estadounidense, reconocido internacionalmente por su aclamada serie de novelas gráficas de fantasía para todas las edades, Lightfall.Estudió pintura en la Universidad de Boston y comenzó su carrera en la animación. Durante una década, trabajó como director de arte en el reconocido estudio de animación Nathan Love, donde lideró proyectos visuales para marcas globales como Nickelodeon, Pokémon y Crayola.En el ámbito editorial, Probert ha destacado como autor e ilustrador de literatura infantil y juvenil. Su obra más famosa, la saga épica Lightfall (que incluye tomos como La última llama), ha sido traducida a más de diez idiomas, cautivando a lectores de todo el mundo con sus mundos mágicos y reconfortantes mensajes sobre el valor y la superación. Además, ha aportado su talento visual ilustrando la popular serie Dungeon Academy del universo Dungeons & Dragons.Actualmente, Probert continúa desarrollando sus proyectos de ilustración y animación desde su estudio, y reside en el estado de Nueva York junto a su esposa Jodi y sus dos gatos.

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